Erick Residents Charged with Animal Cruelty Following Disturbing Discovery

Elk City, OK – A Weleetka man is facing multiple charges after a violent altercation at an Elk City restaurant escalated into a confrontation with law enforcement. According to authorities, officers responded to a disturbance at El

By Landry Brewer Several area high school students mixed with college, university, and technology school representatives at the recent Western Oklahoma Education Expo at Elk City’s Convention Center. The 34th annual event sponsored by the Elk City

Gray County, TX – A single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Saturday evening resulted in the death of 62-year-old Gary Forrester of Wheeler, Texas. The incident occurred on January 26, 2025, at approximately 7:39 p.m. on State Highway 152,

Washington, DC – During the House Agriculture Committee’s organizational meeting, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) from Cheyenne was named Chair of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. He will also serve on the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets,

Blair, OK – The Blair Police Department has enlisted the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate allegations of misconduct involving a teacher and student at Blair High School. Following an investigation by OSBI special agents,

Denver, CO – The Auction of Junior Livestock Champions at the 2025 National Western Stock Show broke records, generating an impressive $637,000 across the top eight champion animals. This shattered the previous high of $585,000 set in

Custer County, OK – Two individuals, 27-year-old Catherine Allina Foulke and 30-year-old William Arney of Custer City, are facing serious felony charges related to alleged child abuse and neglect. These charges stem from incidents reportedly occurring in

Beckham County, OK – The filing period for municipal office candidates in Beckham and Custer Counties opens on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Declarations

Granite, OK – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is providing an update on the tragic double homicide of Ryan David Nalley, 40, and Christine Danielle Kirtley, 42. Late Sunday night, the District 3 Drug and

Arapaho, OK – Casee Liza Hughes of Oklahoma City has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a sentencing hearing in Arapaho at the Custer County Courthouse. Hughes, who pleaded no contest to charges of falsely

Blaine County, OK – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported a fatality from a collision that occurred on January 15, 2025, approximately nine miles west of Watonga on US-270. The crash claimed the life of a 66-year-old Edmond

On Tuesday, January 14, four pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County, Texas.One of those pleas involved a Wellington, Texas man.In a press release, it was announced that 21-year-old Winfred Dale Lenz

Elk City, OK – An Elk City woman is wanted on charges of child neglect following a traffic stop in late August 2024. According to a probable cause affidavit, 31-year-old Stormie Gail Williams was stopped at the

With the upcoming legislative session set to begin next month, local politicians have been busy preparing bills they plan to introduce this year. District 55 Rep. Nick Archer (R-Elk City) says he has around bills he plans

By Landry Brewer Elk City, OK – Elk City’s new Museum Complex Curator enjoys educating, telling stories, and preserving history. And Scotland. An Idaho native, Anna Wray attended Southern Virginia University on an art scholarship.  Though her

Elk City, OK – An Elk City man was arrested recently following an extensive investigation into a death last April. According to a probable cause affidavit, the investigation began when authorities responded to a 911 call placed

Granite, OK – On Sunday night, the District 3 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate a double homicide. Shortly after 10:00 p.m., deputies responded to a residence

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon have been announced for the 2024 fall semester, including students from 18

Elk City, OK – The Elk City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division has arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault that occurred during the week of Thanksgiving. The incident was reported on December

Weatherford, OK – Dear Harlem Globetrotters fans, we’re heading back on the road! Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the Pioneer Event Center on the Southwestern Oklahoma State

Tulsa, OK – The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has approved a settlement in Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) rate review, paving the way for continued efforts to enhance the safety, reliability, and modernization of Oklahoma’s power

Elk City, Oklahoma – Authorities have arrested an Elk City man on a felony charge of Computer Fraud/Unlawful Use of Computer/System in connection to a counterfeit check and bank fraud scheme targeting a local business. The investigation

Elk City, OK – An Elk City man has been arrested and charged with knowingly concealing stolen property in connection to the theft of a motorcycle engine. The arrest follows an investigation that linked Knisley to the

SWOSU Press Release Weatherford, OK – The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. (SWOSUF) is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization which has partnered with SWOSU since 1977. SWOSUF is governed by an independent Board of

Clinton, OK – A Clinton man was arrested following a high-speed chase involving a four-wheeler through public streets, parking lots, and open pastures on January 4, 2025. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Mark Vincent Herndon, faces charges